27-29 OCT 2025
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Profile
James Hacon
Founding Partner
Think Hospitality
James is one of the leading names in hospitality growth, marketing & brand strategy, he has been an executive, board member, Attendees and consultant in the hospitality brand and technology sector for the past twenty years, having worked with more than 80 hospitality brands in 22 countries, from independent Michelin starred restaurants to leading restaurant brands, international hotel companies & contract caterers. His brand experience includes Accor, IHG, Sodexo, Compass Group, Krispy Kreme, Costa Coffee, Diageo, AMREST, Jamie Oliver Group, Wagamama, Gleneagles & Pret. He is regularly called upon as a commentator, writer, speaker & facilitator, giving him a unique insight into global trends and the very best brands.
See James Hacon speak in the following sessions:
Monday 30 September
12:40 - 13:00
The World's First AI-Created RestaurantWednesday 02 October
10:20 - 10:30
The World's First AI-Created Restaurant Revealed12:10 - 12:45
Hoteliers Are From Mars, Restauranters Are From Venus: Why Hoteliers Can’t Run Restaurants?Tuesday 01 October
17:45 - 18:45
The World's First AI-Created Restaurant In Action